About Shane
Shane's background is in social work. After initially studying business, he made the transition to social work in order to better pursue social change.
Using art, specifically portraits, Shane highlights victims of racial injustice, as well as relevant activists and public figures.
Recently, his works have focused on health and accessibility. He has covered topics such as purity culture and religious extremism, using his art to engage in critical conversations about these issues.
Deconstructing Religious Values
Shane's Christian upbringing led him to dedicate his life to helping others, which was a major factor in his decision to pursue social work. Now, as an agnostic atheist, he is using art to deconstruct religious perspectives and hopes to engage in critical conversations with theists and atheists alike.
About the portraits
Portraits do more than just tell a story - they honor and memorialize the victims. Through the use of abstract colors, the viewer is able to look beyond the race of the subject, making the color of their skin irrelevant. It is important to acknowledge race in the story of their injustice, but the paintings aim to preserve their humanity and dignity.
